Friday 24 June (evening) to Sunday 26 June 2011

One of the most popular events in the Quest programme, this is a wonderful opportunity to sail in a genuine Thames barge! Seeing these beautiful vessels at close quarters, under full sail, is a never to be forgotten sight. Quest has chartered ‘Reminder’, built in 1929, for our exclusive use. She will be taking part in the Barge Race from Pin Mill and will sail early Saturday, returning on Sunday afternoon. There could be as many as fifteen barges in the race and we will be sailing and racing with them for the whole of Saturday On Sunday, the barge will cruise in the sea around the Orwell estuary. The barge offers a very special viewpoint with the possibility of some stunning photography of these magnificent barges in full sail, as well as activities on deck, the barge skippers and crew, and local boats at anchor and under sail.

We will embark on Friday evening, when we will enjoy a superb seafood platter and wine, courtesy of Quest (an alternative will be provided for anyone not able to eat seafood). We will sleep on the barge Friday and Saturday nights, returning late afternoon on Sunday. All meals are catered on board, so you will not have to do anything on the barge except relax, enjoy the experience of a lifetime and, of course, take some photographs - although you will be welcome to help with crewing if you so desire. A wonderful way to get away from it all! All meals included.

Price £365 (deposit £100). 10 places (strict limit)

Price is based on double or sharing a twin or triple berth. No singles are available due to the nature of the accommodation. In the event of severe weather conditions it may be necessary to change or curtail the planned itinerary. - this will be the decision of the skipper. In the extremely unlikely event that it is unsafe to sail, no refund can, regretfully, be given, but the barge, her crew and all food will remain at the disposal of the group.